Licensed Vocational Nurse

The Licensed Vocational Nurse will perform routine technical nursing duties and assist with other related duties involved in providing patient care in a local public health program or Hospital Supervisory

• None. Duties/Responsibilities:
• Interviews patients or relatives to obtain appropriate health history and/or immunization status.
• Performs screening tests for which he or she has been prepared by education and experience.
• Maintains records and prepares oral reports.
• Contributes to the attainment of the goals of the unit by using contacts with individuals and community relationships to contribute to better public understanding of health services.
• Prepares, administers, and records immunizations and drugs as agency policies permit.
• Takes vital signs and measurements (i.e., height/length and weight).
• Assembles materials and equipment in preparation for clinic sessions and maintains adequate supplies.
• Cleans and maintains clinic/hospital equipment and disposes of used supplies correctly.
• Administers medications according to agency policy.
• If in a hospital setting work under charge nurse (RN) in ER or medical surgical floor.
• Other duties as assigned.

• /Abilities:
• Knowledge of and the ability to perform nursing procedures for which the vocational nursing course has provided the necessary degree of skill and judgment; performance shall be limited to those acts for which he or she has been prepared.
• Knowledge of accepted procedures for disposing of used supplies.
• Ability to observe the general physical condition of patients to detect signs of abnormalities.
• Ability to record observations completely, accurately, legibly, and concisely.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and over telephone.
• Ability to exercise tact, initiative, and good judgment in dealing with people.
• Ability to accept supervision. Physical

• Must have the physical ability to execute the full performance of the duties of the position.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing and moving may be required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times. Qualifications Education, Experience, and Licensing

• Licensed to practice as a vocational nurse in the state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)- or obtain within one year of hire
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)- or obtain within one year of hire
• Pediatric Advances Life Support (PALS) - or obtain within one year of hire